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May 11, 2025
Roshni DiStefano
Joshua 2:8 Before the men fell asleep, she went up on the roof 9 and said to them, “I know that the LORD has given you this land and that the terror of you has fallen on us, and everyone who lives in the land is panicking because of you. Christian Standard Bible
Joshua 2:10 For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two Amorite kings you completely destroyed across the Jordan. Christian Standard Bible
Joshua 2:11 When we heard this, we lost heart, and everyone’s courage failed because of you, for the LORD your God is God in heaven above and on earth below. Christian Standard Bible
Joshua 2:12 Now please swear to me by the LORD that you will also show kindness to my father’s family, because I showed kindness to you. Give me a sure sign… Christian Standard Bible
Joshua 2:13 …that you will spare the lives of my father, mother, brothers, sisters, and all who belong to them, and save us from death.” Christian Standard Bible
Hebrews 11:31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.” New International Version
James 2:25 In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? New International Version
Joshua 2:18 “Tie this scarlet cord in the window through which you let us down. Bring your father, mother, brothers, and all your father’s family into your house.” Christian Standard Bible
Cord = Tikvah = Certain Hope
“It's more than just a feeling; it's a strong expectation, a concrete idea of a binding force, almost like a cord or rope, representing a dependable, unwavering trust. The word's root, "kavah," means to wait, expect, or bind together, further emphasizing its concrete nature.”
Matthew 1:5 Salmon fathered Boaz by Rahab… Christian Standard Bible
Teri Zuppo
Luke 1:28 Gabriel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you!” New Living Translation
Luke 1:34 Mary asked the angel, “But how can I have a baby? I am a virgin.” New Living Translation
Luke 1:38 Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant, and I am willing to accept whatever he wants. May everything you have said come true.” And then the angel disappeared. New Living Translation
Don’t Underestimate the Significance of Your Purpose.
Janie Morris